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[killer rin]

What I dont get is why would you push your customers to use Itunes instead of Zune/Xbox Music for syncing. If you're using Itunes, you have the IStore pushed in your face which in turn makes people spend money on Music/Videos from Apple instead of Microsoft and is subconciously advertising to people what Apps are on the IEcosystem.

It makes zero business sence

 

[VanMardigan]

I don't like how the music tile reverts to the ugly green when a song is not playing. Especially since the animation is much nicer now for the artists.

 

[Anton Sugar]

I don't like how the music tile reverts to the ugly green when a song is not playing. Especially since the animation is much nicer now for the artists.

Yeah, this is kinda baffling. That's very Windows 8 team, not Windows Phone team.

Windows 8 team still has some work to do on their tiles. Their music and video titles are soooo ugly, even when showing the artist/video.

 

[thirty]

I don't like how the music tile reverts to the ugly green when a song is not playing. Especially since the animation is much nicer now for the artists.

yeah what a disappointment to find the live tile doesn't work when music isn't playing. That was such a new feature in WP7.

I also would like the option for changing the video camera orientation. Sucks that I can't shoot horizontal video in my car when it's docked vertically.

I would also like to see MS expand on the kids corner idea. Let's say you have a significant other who occasionally uses your phone, it would be nice to have, instead of kids corner, an incognito area. Where you can add contacts, show call history, texts, emails, websites, etc, that would only appear in this incognito area.

so, who can I tweet about these changes/ideas.

 

[Liberty4all]

:lol I don't blame you dude. So you're going back tomorrow for the concert?

Yep. The freaking charger was almost 80 bucks after tax. The way I see it I'm looking at it like I spent 20 bucks on the charger and 60 dollars to go to a concert with my wife. Makes me feel a little better.

 

[show me your skeleton]

I don't like how the music tile reverts to the ugly green when a song is not playing. Especially since the animation is much nicer now for the artists.

it annoys me greatly certain native tiles don't change colours to match the chosen theme. the xbox green isn't even one of the theme choices! >:C

 

[frontieruk]

yeah what a disappointment to find the live tile doesn't work when music isn't playing. That was such a new feature in WP7.

I also would like the option for changing the video camera orientation. Sucks that I can't shoot horizontal video in my car when it's docked vertically.

I would also like to see MS expand on the kids corner idea. Let's say you have a significant other who occasionally uses your phone, it would be nice to have, instead of kids corner, an incognito area. Where you can add contacts, show call history, texts, emails, websites, etc, that would only appear in this incognito area.

so, who can I tweet about these changes/ideas.

you playing away from home???

 

[lastflowers]

it annoys me greatly certain native tiles don't change colours to match the chosen theme. the xbox green isn't even one of the theme choices! >:C

Emerald is on my 8X.

I love this ad: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8PPxEkkYfE

 

[kharma45]

Emerald is on my 8X.

I love this ad: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8PPxEkkYfE

Good had, pity about Corden.

Nice to see MS actually advertising the OS properly in the UK and highlighting stuff like this.

 

[frontieruk]

Emerald is on my 8X.

I love this ad: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8PPxEkkYfE

I like this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD1Uxvl84bg&feature=relmfu

 

[PG2G]

it annoys me greatly certain native tiles don't change colours to match the chosen theme. the xbox green isn't even one of the theme choices! >:C

I'm actually glad. If everything was the same color it'd start to look a little boring, especially with the number of tiles we can fit on a screen now

 

[Totakeke]

I like this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD1Uxvl84bg&feature=relmfu

I guess their WP8 ad campaign isn't that bad after all, because we actually get to see the OS rather than have people imagining what it is like.

 

[PG2G]

I would bow to you, sir.

Unfortunately, I don't think its possible. Looks like the only way to add to libraries is via the SaveSong and SavePicture methods. Nothing for video or podcasts.

 

[VanMardigan]

Am I being paranoid by worrying that the vibrating from calls, apps and other operations will harm my precious, incredibly advanced floating lens?

 

[cube444]

So the shit show just continues. I emailed HTC to ask them when the black version (16GB) of the HTC 8X would be available in Toronto and I got this reply:

Dear John,

I love getting the newest options and I will be glad to help with the Windows Phone 8X. While we have not announced when the device will be available in Canada, always feel free to keep an eye on our official website and social networking channels, linked below, for the latest announcements as they are made.

Thank you for being a part of the HTC community. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

Who hires these guys?

 

[thirty]

you playing away from home???

no but many carry 2 phones for this purpose. A kids corner like incognito area would be a great selling point for a good segment of the population.

 

[Troll]

Am I being paranoid by worrying that the vibrating from calls, apps and other operations will harm my precious, incredibly advanced floating lens?

Funny you say that. I used to live on vibrate but now I have it on ring because of the same concern. It's probably nothing but still.

 

[antiquegamer]

What a difference going into Verizon versus At&t. I was having my car service so I went into nearby Verizon store to check out the Lumia 822 (it's actually a very nice looking phone and very light) and the 8X (with wireless charging). They have a nice setup with Surface (to advertise Live tiles feature) and Nokia charging pad (ironically being used to power up HTC 8X). The 8X doesn't seem to be any bigger in size than At&t version. They also have the accessories for both phone, including nice belt clip and several difference cases. This is big contrast from At&t who doesn't even have the demo unit up and the only accessories they finally got in several days later were some ugly looking Speck bumper case.

So it's not Nokia or HTC that messing up At&t launch .. it's definitely is At&t. Verizons seems to have all their shit together.

 

[Totakeke]

They're... selling Surface at Verizon?

 

[SCHUEY F1]

So the shit show just continues. I emailed HTC to ask them when the black version (16GB) of the HTC 8X would be available in Toronto and I got this reply:



Who hires these guys?

:lol brutal.

I think the people who are in charge of placing orders with the carriers are the major problem.

 

[Totakeke]

 

[Troll]

Mine doesn't do that.

 

[Totakeke]

You didn't buy the 3D glasses accessory?

 

[Troll]

You didn't buy the 3D glasses accessory?

I don't think it works with the 920. I knew I should have just went with the 8x.

 

[Totakeke]

Also that's one bad case of hoverhand.

 

[Troll]

Also that's one bad case of hoverhand.

I'm pretty sure he's dropping it because his phone just scared the shit out of him...

 

[killer rin]

This image reminds me of those fake Iphone 5 ads that said it had a Holographic Interface and whatnot built in.

...Whats funny was that in high school, my Comm tech teacher and one of the business teachers showed it in class and legitimately thought it was real... Pretty much the entire class but me thought so too.

 

[antiquegamer]

They're... selling Surface at Verizon?

They are using it as POS unit... Though there is rumor they might.

 

[a Master Ninja]

Just got the Verizon HTC 8X. Local Scout is neat. Only complaint so far is that I wish more things took advantage of the live tiles.

 

[PG2G]

They are using it as POS unit... Though there is rumor they might.

That's funny. The Microsoft store is still using some huge military spec looking Windows CE handheld

 

[Steelyuhas]

Verizon took out Group Messaging? How are carriers allowed that kind of control?

 

[Totakeke]

I was trying to find a way to hack back internet sharing into my Omnia 7 after a firmware update removed it, so I ventured into XDA only to find there's multiple roms out there on the forums and every one of them with misleading names.

[OM7] mi7Rom WP7.8 Edition Nokia Mod v2 [Update : 20/10/2012]

What? So is it a WP7.8 rom? Nope, doesn't seem that way. What does edition mean? Nokia? But Mod? So is it a Nokia rom or just modded to look like Nokia?

Sigh, that's what I hate about custom roms, the descriptions are always confusing and you never know what you'll end up getting.

 

[Razdek]

Small tiles will make this organization trick a lot more useful/space-saving:

Anton do you remember the site to make the small tiles?

 

[antiquegamer]

That's funny. The Microsoft store is still using some huge military spec looking Windows CE handheld

I meant information kiosks display, thought they do use Android tablet for POS.

 

[NeOak]

Just got the Verizon HTC 8X. Local Scout is neat. Only complaint so far is that I wish more things took advantage of the live tiles.

welcome to WP8 a Master Ninja! *bows*

 

[cube444]

Just got the Verizon HTC 8X. Local Scout is neat. Only complaint so far is that I wish more things took advantage of the live tiles.

What colour? Perhaps someone in here could recommend some live tiles to you?

Oh, and this topic seeks your affection:

Link

 

[Totakeke]

Remember that you can pin a lot more things as live tiles than you first realize. Pin individual items within apps for example.

 

[thirty]

Wow, Bloomberg live lock screen is quite nice. Where is the ESPN live lock screen?

 

[SCHUEY F1]

TV Show got updated, not sure what for. The app works great on WP8 and the live tile is great.

Also I wish they would keep the last played artist on the music tile as well. Looks really cool when music is playing.

 

[frontieruk]

Just got the Verizon HTC 8X. Local Scout is neat. Only complaint so far is that I wish more things took advantage of the live tiles.

welcome to our family. Is little, and broken, but still good. Yeah, still good.

 

[Liberty4all]

This may seem like a stupid question ... Why doesn't explorer have a forward and back button? ��

 

[Cute Dragon Here]

This may seem like a stupid question ... Why doesn't explorer have a forward and back button? ��

Use your recent pages list. It'd be cramped.

 

[Timan]

Any rumors of black friday deals yet? I know just about EVERY android phone will be free/less than a dollar. Hoping some sort of deal on the 8x, free something or price drop.

 

[frontieruk]

This may seem like a stupid question ... Why doesn't explorer have a forward and back button? ��

I'm surprised they haven't included gesture browsing like in windows 8

 

[HollovVpo1nt]

This image reminds me of those fake Iphone 5 ads that said it had a Holographic Interface and whatnot built in.

...Whats funny was that in high school, my Comm tech teacher and one of the business teachers showed it in class and legitimately thought it was real... Pretty much the entire class but me thought so too.

Was Fox News at your class?

 

[Liberty4all]

Use your recent pages list. It'd be cramped.

I do ... But no way to go forward which is abit of a pain.

The back button implementation is great actually ... I wish tabbing was as slick.

 

[kharma45]

I do ... But no way to go forward which is abit of a pain.

The back button implementation is great actually ... I wish tabbing was as slick.

As in changing tabs? You can remove the refresh button and change it to one that switches tabs if you want.

 

[frontieruk]

As in changing tabs? You can remove the refresh button and change it to one that switches tabs if you want.

I'd imagine it's the tabs behavior, I don't want the new tab to be the ACTIVE one, FU MS IE10 opens new tabs in the background

 

[PG2G]

Man, the POI database in Nokia Maps is pretty bad. I have been trying to find stuff and no luck. Even finding it in bing and then opening Nokia Maps from the card won't pull up the right place. It is basically useless without knowing the address here (Los Angeles)

How is it for you guys?

 

[hwalker84]

The PDF Reader in Windows Phone 8 is absolutely horrible. Please bring back Adobe Reader (Can't believe I'm saying that)